4-Methylphthalic anhydride

Agent Name
4-Methylphthalic anhydride
CAS Number
19438-61-0
Formula
C9-H6-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
4-Methylphthalic anhydride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,3-Isobenzofurandione, 5-methyl-; Phthalic anhydride, 4-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 4-Methylphthalic acid anhydride; 5-Methylisobenzofuran-1,3-dione; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Cyclic
Description
Off-white to tan chips; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Phthalic anhydride," "Tetrahydromethylphthalic anhydride," and "Methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride."
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

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Diseases

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